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Captain JS Wright of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with an F-5 Lightning. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273519.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. OPS 19: Capt JS Wright. 8.7.43'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2180
  • Description: Captain JS Wright of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with an F-5 Lightning. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed...
Captain HE Parsons of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with his Spitfire. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '273520.' [Censor no.]. Printed caption on reverse: 'Esten (Illus). Modern "Cyclops" of the USAAF. 8.7.43. OPS 18: Capt HE Parson.[sic] 8.7.43' Handwritten on reverse: 'Hershell.', the name 'Parson' has been amended in the same handwriting to read: 'Parsons'.
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2187
  • Description: Captain HE Parsons of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with his Spitfire. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
Lieutenant GF Owen of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with his F-5 Lightning. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 8 Jul 1943.' [stamp], 'Photograph only caption not submitted.' [stamp, crossed out by censor] and '273516.' [Censor no.] Handwritten caption on reverse: 'LT GF Owen.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 2186
  • Description: Lieutenant GF Owen of the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group with his F-5 Lightning. Image stamped on reverse: 'Esten Illustrated.' [stamp],...
A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group reports on their last mission during a crew interrogation Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289791.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. bom
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1589
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group reports on their last mission during a crew interrogation Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for...
Major Robert O Good of the 390th Bomb Group climbs out of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289775.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th A.F. bomber command
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1588
  • Description: Major Robert O Good of the 390th Bomb Group climbs out of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication...
Major Harry Price of the 390th Bomb Group watches ground crew uncover bombs which will be loaded into B-17 Flying Fortresses for their next mission. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 21 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289359.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES GO OUT AGAIN. US bombers day raid on German works. A Brilliant series of pictures secured by our cameraman when the USAAF kept up the offensive from an English base against a factory in we
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1591
  • Description: Major Harry Price of the 390th Bomb Group watches ground crew uncover bombs which will be loaded into B-17 Flying Fortresses for their next mission...
Airmen of the 390th Bomb Group who fly the B-17 Flying Fortresses nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky" and "Sequatchie", wear A-2 Flying Jackets decorated with their aircraft's nose art, whilst writing mission reports. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 21 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289356.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES GO OUT AGAIN. US bombers day raid on German works. A Brilliant series of pictures secured by our cameraman when the USAAF kept
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1590
  • Description: Airmen of the 390th Bomb Group who fly the B-17 Flying Fortresses nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky" and "Sequatchie", wear A-2 Flying Jackets decorated...
A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group pets their mascots "Scrappy" and "Joe" a dog and monkey, who fly in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31027) nicknamed "Honey Chile". Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289774.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘AERIAL MASCOTS OF FORTRESS CREWS. PH/MoN. As frisky and friendly a pair of aerial mascots as you'll find in Britain are "Scrappy" and "Joe", pup and monkey team belongin
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1593
  • Description: A bomber crew of the 390th Bomb Group pets their mascots "Scrappy" and "Joe" a dog and monkey, who fly in their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42...
Airmen of the 390th Bomb Group return to base after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress who flew home with one engine shot away. Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 21 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289362.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES GO OUT AGAIN. US bombers day raid on German works. A Brilliant series of pictures secured by our cameraman when the USAAF kept up the offensive from an English base against a factory in western Germany, t
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1556
  • Description: Airmen of the 390th Bomb Group return to base after a mission in their B-17 Flying Fortress who flew home with one engine shot away. Image stamped on...
An airman of the 303rd Bomb Group puts on an electrically heated suit before a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '274993.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Over his fine woollen underwear he starts to put on an electrically heated suit. SEA July 16th 1943.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 966
  • Description: An airman of the 303rd Bomb Group puts on an electrically heated suit before a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp],...
An airman of the 303rd Bomb Group puts on his parachute harness before a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '274986.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Finally the parachute harness is fixed. On the chair is the parachute waiting to be attached. SEA July 16th 1943.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 965
  • Description: Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming of the 303rd Bomb Group puts on his parachute harness before a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet...
An airman of the 303rd Bomb Group dons his life vest before a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '274980.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'The life vest is next put on. SEA July 16th 1943.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 964
  • Description: Staff Sergeant William W. Fleming of the 303rd Bomb Group dons his life vest before a mission. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.'...
A pilot of the 390th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet news.' [stamp], '278790.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '10-10-43.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1559
  • Description: A pilot of the 390th Bomb Group in the cockpit of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet news.' [stamp], '278790.' [Censor no.] A...
"Roscoe Ann" the bear Mascot of the 390th Bomb Group sits atop crates of ammunition. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], '278516.' [Censor no.] A printed caption was previously attached to the reverse, however this has been removed. Handwritten caption on reverse: '13-8-43.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1560
  • Description: "Roscoe Ann" the bear Mascot of the 390th Bomb Group sits atop crates of ammunition. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], '278516.'...
Baseball player Captain Billie Southworth, a pilot of the 303rd Bomb Group plays ball beneath the wings of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for Publication 18 Jul 1943.' [stamp] and '274987.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Ball player in US Army Air Force in Britain. Among well known Americans in the atheletic world serving with the US army Air Force in Britain is Captain Billie Southworth, pilot of a Fortress bomber. He is the son of
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 969
  • Description: Baseball player Captain Billie Southworth, a pilot of the 303rd Bomb Group plays ball beneath the wings of his B-17 Flying Fortress. Image stamped on...
A ball turret gunner of the 390th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky". Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp], ‘passed for publication 25 Oct 1943.’ [stamp] and ‘289789.’ [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: ‘THE FORTRESSES KEEP UP THE ATTACK. EH/MoH. In spite of all weathers, the Flying Fortress of the 8th A.F. Bomber Command keep up their attacks on important targets over Germany and other enemy occupied countries. These pictures were taken at an 8th
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1558
  • Description: A ball turret gunner of the 390th Bomb Group with his B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Cabin in the Sky". Image stamped on reverse: ‘Fox.’ [stamp],...
Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group play cards between raids. A censor has obscured the insignia on the airman's jacket. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Current Affairs Ltd.' [stamp], Passed for publication 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257513.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'Standing on left watching a card game "somewhere in England", 2nd Lieut (Pilot) Richard L. Kruse, of 990 Clark Rd. Ypsilanti, Michigan, has a right to express his views on labour questions. Having won the Air Medal and two
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 976
  • Description: Personnel of the 303rd Bomb Group play cards between raids. A censor has obscured the insignia on the airman's jacket. Image stamped on reverse:...
Technical Sergeant Roy Jackson Hively, a flight engineer of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a cup of tea. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Public Affairs Ltd' [stamp], 'Passed for Publicatio 9 Apr 1943.' [stamp] and '257538.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: '"As soon as we beat the hell out of these Nazis I'll be home" declares 20 year old T/Sergt. Roy Jackson Hively, of Columbia City, Indiana. He is serving as a gunner with the U.S. Army Air Force in Britain, has been on 16 raids, and holds the
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 978
  • Description: Technical Sergeant Roy Jackson Hively, a flight engineer of the 303rd Bomb Group, enjoys a cup of tea. Image stamped on reverse: 'Copyright Public...
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over Thurleigh. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 16 Jul 1943.' [stamp] annd '274709.' [Censor no.] Printed caption on reverse: 'PHOTO SHOWS:- A formation of Fortress Bomber flying over the airfield.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 4393
  • Description: B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 306th Bomb Group fly in formation over Thurleigh. Image stamped on reverse: 'Planet News.' [stamp], 'Passed for...
A B-17 Flying Fortresses including (serial number 42-31761) nicknamed "Rotherhithe's Revenge" of the 381st Bomb Group fly in formation during a mission. Printed caption on reverse: '65997 Ac Boeing B-17 " Flying Fortresses" of the 381st Bomb Group, flying in close formation, wing their way toward the target somewhere in Europe. In the foreground is the B-17 "Rotherhithe's Revenge". U.S. Air Force Photo.'
  • Media Type: Image
  • Collection Name: Roger Freeman Collection
  • Object Number: FRE 1274
  • Description: A B-17 Flying Fortresses including (serial number 42-31761) nicknamed "Rotherhithe's Revenge" of the 381st Bomb Group fly in formation during a...